Most Test Centuries for England: List of Player Name and Hundred Count

The England Cricket Team has performed exceptionally well in recent test matches, showcasing their strong batting and bowling skills. Their consistent performances have solidified their position as one of the top teams in international cricket.

The team has won 397 Test matches out of 1,077 matches played, giving them a winning percentage of approximately 36.9%. This makes them the third most successful team in Test cricket history, following Australia and South Africa.

Key players such as Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, and more have been instrumental in the team's success and have made hundreds in the test matches.

Joe Root has made history by becoming England's leading run-scorer in Test cricket during the first Test match against Pakistan. 

In a stunning display of skill and determination, Root surpassed Alastair Cook's long-standing record, achieving a total of 12,546 runs after scoring an impressive unbeaten century.

This milestone was reached on Wednesday, further solidifying Root's reputation as England's "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) in red-ball cricket. 

With this achievement, he has now become the fifth-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket, joining legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Rahul Dravid.

List of Players with Most Centuries for England in Test Cricket

Joe Root currently holds the record for the most Test centuries for England, having scored 34 centuries. He surpassed Alastair Cook, who previously held the record with 33 centuries. Root achieved this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's in August 2024, where he scored two centuries in the match.

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Joe Root has made a significant mark in England's cricket history by surpassing Alastair Cook to become the leading century-maker in Test matches for England. This milestone was achieved during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's in August 2024.

Surpassing Alastair Cook

Root equalled Cook's record of 33 centuries in the first innings of the match, scoring 143 runs. In the second innings, he reached his 34th Test century, cutting a delivery from Lahiru Kumara for four runs, solidifying his position as England's most prolific century-scorer. This achievement came in his 145th Test match, while Cook had played 161 Tests to reach his tally of 33 centuries.

Record Details

• Total Centuries: 34
• Matches Played: 145
• First Century: Root's first Test century was scored against New Zealand at Headingley in May 2013, where he made 104 runs.

Notable Centuries:

• 180 against Australia at Lord's (July 2013)
• 200* against Sri Lanka at Lord's (June 2014)
• 254 against South Africa at Old Trafford (July 2016)
• 228 against Sri Lanka at Galle (January 2021)
• 143 against Sri Lanka at Lord’s (August 2024)

Root's achievement not only highlights his consistency and skill but also places him among the elite run scorers in Test cricket history. He currently stands as the fifth-highest run-scorer overall, joining legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting on the all-time list.

Joe Root currently ranks joint sixth on the all-time list of Test century-makers, having scored 34 centuries in his career. He achieved this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's in August 2024, where he surpassed Alastair Cook's previous record of 33 centuries.

All-Time Test Centuries Leaders

Here are the players ahead of Joe Root on the all-time list:

• Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 51 centuries
• Jacques Kallis (RSA): 45 centuries
• Ricky Ponting (AUS): 41 centuries
• Kumar Sangakkar (SL): 36 centuries
• Rahul Dravid (IND): 36 centuries

Root's achievement not only highlights his exceptional skill and consistency but also places him among the elite in cricket history. As an active player, he is currently the only one in the top six, showcasing his ongoing contributions to the sport.

Double Centuries in Test Cricket: Joe Root

Joe Root has established himself as one of the premier batsmen in Test cricket, notably achieving four double centuries during his career. His first came against Sri Lanka in Galle in January 2021, where he scored an impressive 228 runs. He followed this with a remarkable 218 against India in Chennai in February 2021.

Root's other double centuries include 226 against New Zealand in Hamilton in November 2019 and 254 against Pakistan at Old Trafford in July 2016. These performances not only highlight his ability to play long innings but also solidify his status as a key player for England.

Global and National Rankings

Joe Root has scored a total of six double centuries in his Test cricket career. His double centuries include:

• 254 against Pakistan at Old Trafford, Manchester (July 2016)
• 226 against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton (November 2019)
• 228 against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium (January 2021)
• 218 against India at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (February 2021)
• 200* against Sri Lanka at Lord's (June 2014)
• 200* against Pakistan at Multan Cricket Stadium (October 2024)

Globally, Joe Root is tied for sixth place among players with the most double centuries in Test cricket. He joins an elite group that includes legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Virender Sehwag.

In terms of English players, Root stands second, behind Wally Hammond, who holds the record with seven double centuries. Root's achievements further solidify his status as one of England's greatest batsmen and a key figure in modern Test cricket.

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